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HIIT is a very effective mode of cardio to lose body fat. The research that I encountered through magazines, websites, books, and my personal experience proves it to be true. The best way to preserve lean muscle mass and lose the visceral fat around it, is higher intensity work. The science says that by implementing this hard vigorous strain on your heat it will naturally increase your metabolism and you will continue to burn calories at a faster rate for an extended period of time after you finish the exercise. Your body doesn’t have time to adjust or use any other means of fuel besides fat, because fat is the first source looked to burn. The quick duration of the intense vigorous exercise doesn’t allow the body to eat away at the hard earned muscle.
The Next post will outline benefits of low intensity cardio....Stay tuned
A-Lev
I agree 100%, the standard in "burning more fat" has been low intensity moderate exercise for an extended amount of time. The latest research by the ACSM has proven this new high intensity interval training to be much more effective in increasing metabolism. Great post man and keep the passion going.
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